Vulnerable Persons Registry gets funding in Sault

The Vulnerable Persons Registry (VPR) is a free, voluntary
and confidential service aimed at improving the safety of Sault Ste. Marie
residents living at home who would be at greater risk during emergencies. The
VPR improves safety by providing key information to local fire, police,
paramedics and where authorized, PUC Inc. and Canadian Red Cross, in order to
help responders be more aware when addressing emergencies.

Provincial funding of $55,000 is being delivered through the
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to develop and implement the registry. In
addition, the province is providing $27,090 through the Northern Ontario
Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) Emerging Technology Program to support a
number of activities including populating and updating the registry with
registrant information, contacting registrants and providing monthly updates to
first responders.